Sifnos runs a small but reliable bus network that links the port at Kamares with Apollonia, Artemonas, Kastro and most of the beaches on the southern half of the island. It will not replace a car if you want to reach every corner, but for a beach hopping holiday based around Kamares, Apollonia or Platys Gialos it covers the essentials well. This page brings the whole picture together in one place: the current official timetable, how the service changes through the year, every fare, where each bus leaves from and which bus to take for each beach.
How the Sifnos Bus Timetable Changes Through the Year
There is no single timetable for the whole year. The municipality sets a new one for each part of the season, and the number of buses rises and falls with the number of visitors on the island. Use this overview to see which pattern applies to your dates.
Peak summer
Early July to 31 August
The busiest timetable of the year. Buses run roughly every 30 to 60 minutes on the main lines from about 07:00 until around midnight.
Late summer
September
Still a good service, with about 13 or 14 buses a day on the main lines, but the last buses leave around 21:00 instead of midnight. New times are published every week or two.
Shoulder season
Late April, May and October
A reduced timetable with about 5 to 7 buses a day on the main lines and only a couple a day to Vathi and Cheronisos, often on weekdays only. Last buses leave in the late afternoon.
Winter
November to March
A skeleton service built around local needs, usually just 2 or 3 buses a day between Kamares, Apollonia and Artemonas. Beach routes do not really run.
Current Sifnos Bus Timetable, 21 to 27 September 2026
These are the full departure times for every route this week. Many buses do not simply stop at the end of the line but carry on to another village or beach, and those departures are highlighted with a note underneath the time. If you are not sure whether your bus goes all the way to your stop, ask the driver as you board.
Highlighted times continue beyond the end of the route or take a different path, as shown under the time.
Kamares, Apollonia and Artemonas
The main line between the port and the two central villages
Artemonas to Kamaresvia Apollonia, 13 buses a day
Kamares to Artemonasvia Apollonia, 13 buses a day
Artemonas, Apollonia and Platys Gialos
The busiest beach line on the island
Artemonas to Platys Gialosvia Apollonia, 14 buses a day
Platys Gialos to Artemonasvia Apollonia, 14 buses a day
Apollonia and Kastro
A short hop to the old capital on the east coast
Apollonia to Kastro7 buses a day
Kastro to Apollonia7 buses a day
Artemonas, Apollonia and Faros
For Faros, Fasolou and the walk to Chrysopigi
Artemonas to Farosvia Apollonia, 7 buses a day
Faros to Artemonasvia Apollonia, 7 buses a day
Artemonas, Apollonia and Vathi
The line to the sheltered bay on the west coast
Artemonas to Vathivia Apollonia, 5 buses a day
Vathi to Artemonasvia Apollonia, 5 buses a day
Artemonas and Cheronisos
The quiet fishing village at the northern tip of the island
Artemonas to Cheronisos3 buses a day
Cheronisos to Vathivia Artemonas and Apollonia, 3 buses a day
Before you rely on a time: this timetable ends on Sunday 27 September 2026. The municipality usually publishes the next one only a day or two before it starts, and in the last weeks of the season the number of buses drops each time. Check the notice at your stop, the official Sifnos bus website or ask at your accommodation.
Peak Summer Timetable, 3 July to 31 August
This is when the network runs at its busiest, with buses roughly every 30 to 60 minutes on the main Kamares to Artemonas corridor from early morning until midnight. The table below shows the pattern from summer 2026, which is a good guide for planning a July or August trip.
| Route | First bus | Last bus | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artemonas, Apollonia, Kamares | 07:00 | 00:00 | About 24 buses a day |
| Kamares, Apollonia, Artemonas, Platys Gialos | 07:15 | 00:15 | About 24 buses a day |
| Platys Gialos, Apollonia, Artemonas, Kamares | 07:40 | 00:15 | About 18 buses a day |
| Artemonas, Apollonia, Platys Gialos | 07:00 | 00:00 | About 18 buses a day |
| Apollonia to Kastro | 07:25 | 23:30 | 11 buses a day |
| Kastro to Apollonia | 07:30 | 23:40 | 11 buses a day |
| Artemonas, Apollonia, Faros | 07:00 | 23:00 | 10 buses a day |
| Faros, Apollonia, Kastro, Artemonas | 07:15 | 23:15 | 10 buses a day |
| Artemonas, Apollonia, Vathi | 09:00 | 22:50 | 7 buses a day |
| Vathi, Apollonia, Artemonas | 09:25 | 23:15 | 7 buses a day |
| Artemonas to Cheronisos | 10:15 | 16:45 | 4 buses a day |
| Cheronisos, Artemonas, Apollonia, Vathi | 10:35 | 17:15 | 4 buses a day |
Shoulder Season Timetable, Late April, May and October
Outside the summer months the timetable shrinks quickly. The pattern below is the early May 2026 timetable, and it is a reasonable guide for late April, May and October. Notice how the last buses leave in the late afternoon and how the Vathi and Cheronisos lines drop to 2 buses a day on weekdays only.
| Route | First bus | Last bus | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artemonas, Apollonia, Kamares | 07:00 | 17:15 | 7 buses a day |
| Kamares, Apollonia, Artemonas | 07:15 | 17:30 | 6 buses a day |
| Artemonas, Apollonia, Platys Gialos | 07:00 | 16:00 | 5 buses a day |
| Platys Gialos, Apollonia, Artemonas | 07:30 | 16:30 | 5 buses a day |
| Apollonia to Kastro | 07:30 | 17:00 | 4 buses a day, some weekdays only |
| Kastro to Apollonia | 07:35 | 17:10 | 4 buses a day, some weekdays only |
| Artemonas, Apollonia, Faros | 07:00 | 16:00 | 4 buses a day |
| Faros, Platys Gialos, Apollonia, Artemonas | 07:15 | 16:15 | 4 buses a day |
| Artemonas, Apollonia, Vathi | 08:20 | 11:00 | 2 buses a day, weekdays only |
| Vathi, Apollonia, Artemonas | 08:40 | 12:00 | 2 buses a day, weekdays only |
| Artemonas to Cheronisos | 09:00 | 12:30 | 2 buses a day, weekdays only |
| Cheronisos to Artemonas | 09:30 | 12:50 | 2 buses a day, weekdays only |
October on Sifnos can still be warm enough for swimming, but with this kind of timetable a day at Vathi or Cheronisos needs careful planning around the return bus. If you are visiting in October, think about hiring a car or scooter for at least part of your stay, or keep the number of a Sifnos taxi to hand.
Winter Bus Service, November to March
In winter Sifnos goes back to being a quiet island community, and the bus service follows local needs rather than visitors. Most days see only 2 or 3 buses, usually an early morning service from Kamares up to Apollonia and Artemonas and 1 or 2 return services in the early afternoon. Beach routes to Platys Gialos, Vathi, Faros and Cheronisos do not really run in these months.
If you are arriving by ferry in winter, do not count on a bus meeting the boat. Arrange a taxi or ask your accommodation to collect you, and have a look at our guide to getting around Sifnos for car hire and taxi options.
Sifnos Bus Prices
These are the official fares for 2026. You pay the driver in cash as you board, so keep some coins or small notes with you, as drivers may struggle to change a 50 euro note.
| Route | Fare |
|---|---|
| Kamares to Artemonas (including Apollonia) | 2.20 euros |
| Kamares to Platys Gialos | 3.50 euros |
| Kamares to Vathi | 3.50 euros |
| Kamares to Kastro | 3.50 euros |
| Kamares to Faros | 3.50 euros |
| Kamares to Cheronisos | 3.50 euros |
| Artemonas to Platys Gialos, Vathi, Faros or Kastro | 2.20 euros |
| Artemonas to Kato Petali, Exampela or Katavati | 2.20 euros |
| Artemonas to Cheronisos | 2.50 euros |
| Kastro to Faros | 3.50 euros |
| Kastro to Platys Gialos | 2.50 euros |
| Platys Gialos to Cheronisos | 3.50 euros |
| Local journey within one area | 2.20 euros |
| Luggage over 10 kilograms | Small extra charge set by the 2026 ministerial fare decision |
Where the Buses Leave From
All buses on Sifnos are run by the local KTEL company, working with the Municipality of Sifnos. Apollonia sits right in the middle of the island and almost every route passes through it, so it is worth knowing exactly where to stand, because buses heading in different directions leave from different spots around the village.
Journey Times
| Journey | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Kamares to Apollonia | 15 to 20 minutes |
| Apollonia to Artemonas | About 5 minutes |
| Apollonia to Platys Gialos | 15 to 20 minutes |
| Kamares to Platys Gialos | About 30 minutes |
| Apollonia to Kastro | About 5 to 10 minutes |
Which Bus to Take for Each Beach
| Beach or village | Bus to take |
|---|---|
| Platys Gialos | Artemonas, Apollonia, Platys Gialos line, or many Kamares buses that carry on past Apollonia |
| Apokofto and Chrysopigi | Kamares buses that run via Chrysopigi, then a short walk down to the beach |
| Faros and Glyfos | Artemonas, Apollonia, Faros line |
| Fasolou | Faros line, then a 5 minute walk from the Faros stop |
| Vathi | Artemonas, Apollonia, Vathi line |
| Cheronisos | Artemonas to Cheronisos line, or some Kastro, Vathi and Platys Gialos buses that carry on there |
| Kastro | Apollonia to Kastro line, or some Faros and Vathi buses that carry on there |
| Kamares beach | Any bus to Kamares, the beach is right next to the stop |
For a fuller comparison of every stretch of sand on the island, see our guide to the best beaches in Sifnos.
Getting Between Kamares and Apollonia
The short climb from the port to the main town is the busiest journey on the island. In peak summer buses run closely with ferry arrivals, so it is a simple option if you have just come off the boat. In September there are still about 13 buses a day in each direction, the first leaving Kamares at 07:15 and the last at 21:15. Late evening ferries can arrive after the last bus has gone, so if your boat is due in after 21:00 it is worth booking a taxi in advance. You can find ferry connections in our guide on how to get to Sifnos.
Handy Tips for Riding the Bus in Sifnos
- Pay the driver in cash as you board, since there is no separate ticket office to queue at first.
- Learn which stop is which in Apollonia before you travel, since buses in different directions leave from different spots around the village.
- Ask the driver if you are not sure whether the bus continues on to your stop, since many departures carry on past Apollonia to a different village or beach.
- Always check the time of the last bus back before you head to the beach, especially outside July and August when the last departure can be in the late afternoon.
- Keep extra time in hand for return journeys from Kastro, Vathi or Cheronisos, since these routes run far less often than the main line.
- In July and August the midday buses to Platys Gialos can fill up, so be at the stop a few minutes early.
Sifnos Bus Questions
Is there a bus from Kamares port to Platys Gialos?
Yes. Most buses from Kamares go up to Apollonia and many of them carry on to Chrysopigi and Platys Gialos without you needing to change. In the current September timetable 9 of the 13 daily departures from Kamares continue to Platys Gialos. The fare is 3.50 euros and the journey takes about 30 minutes.
Do Sifnos buses run all year?
Yes, but the service changes a lot. From July to August buses run until around midnight, in September until about 21:00, in spring and October until the late afternoon, and from November to March there are usually only 2 or 3 buses a day on the main line.
Can I buy Sifnos bus tickets online?
You do not need to. The simplest option is to pay the driver in cash as you board, and fares range from 2.20 to 3.50 euros.
Where can I find the latest Sifnos bus timetable?
The Municipality of Sifnos publishes every new timetable on sifnosbus.gr, and a printed copy goes up at the main stops in Apollonia and Kamares. We update this page each time a new timetable is released during the season.
Final Thoughts
The Sifnos bus network works well for the busy stretch between Kamares, Apollonia, Artemonas and the southern beaches, particularly in July and August when buses run late into the night. In September the service is still good for a beach holiday, as long as you plan around the last bus at about 21:00. From October onwards the timetable shrinks quickly, and routes to Vathi and Cheronisos drop to just a couple of buses a day. Whatever time of year you travel, check the posted timetable once you land, and if you want to explore further, our Sifnos map and guide to where to stay in Sifnos will help you pick a base that suits the bus routes.
